en_tn_lite_do_not_use/mat/02/13.md

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General Information:

In verse 15, Matthew quotes the prophet Hosea to show that the Christ would spend time in Egypt.

they had departed

"the learned men had departed"

appeared to Joseph in a dream

"came to Joseph while he was dreaming"

Get up, take ... flee ... Remain ... you

God is speaking to Joseph, so these should all be singular forms. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you)

until I tell you

The full meaning of this statement can be made explicit. AT: "until I tell you it is safe to come back" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)

I tell you

Here "I" refers to God. The angel is speaking for God.